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The document provides Python programming examples and explanations for various topics, including calculating the total size of files in a directory, string indexing and slicing, using the os module, and understanding absolute vs. relative paths. It also covers string methods for checking content types and demonstrates file reading and writing techniques. Each section includes theory, code snippets, and explanations to facilitate understanding.

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Python 5 Mark Answers

The document provides Python programming examples and explanations for various topics, including calculating the total size of files in a directory, string indexing and slicing, using the os module, and understanding absolute vs. relative paths. It also covers string methods for checking content types and demonstrates file reading and writing techniques. Each section includes theory, code snippets, and explanations to facilitate understanding.

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Python Programming – 5 Mark Answers

with Detailed Explanation


Q1. Python Program to Find Total Size of All Files in a Given Directory
Theory:
To find the total size of files inside a folder (and its subfolders), we can use:
- os.walk() – loops through all files and folders.
- os.path.getsize() – returns size of a file in bytes.
- os.path.join() – joins folder and filename to get complete path.

Code:
import os

def get_total_size(path):
total = 0
for dirpath, dirnames, filenames in os.walk(path):
for file in filenames:
file_path = os.path.join(dirpath, file)
size = os.path.getsize(file_path)
total += size
return total

print("Total size:", get_total_size("C:/Users/Example"), "bytes")

Explanation:
- os.walk() returns all folders and files.
- os.path.getsize() gives the size of each file.
- Adds all sizes to get the total.

Q2. Indexing and Slicing in Strings


Theory:
Strings in Python are sequences. We can:
- Use indexing to access characters (e.g., text[0])
- Use slicing to extract part of a string (e.g., text[2:5])

Example:
text = "Programming"
print(text[0]) #P
print(text[-1]) # g
print(text[0:6]) # Progra
print(text[::2]) # Pormig
Explanation:
- Indexing uses positive and negative indices.
- Slicing extracts substrings using start:stop:step.

Q3. os Module Methods: getcwd(), chdir(), makedirs()


Theory:
These functions help manage folders in Python:
- getcwd(): Get Current Working Directory
- chdir(path): Change to another directory
- makedirs(): Create nested folders

Code:
import os

print("Current:", os.getcwd())
# os.chdir("C:/NewFolder")
# os.makedirs("Test/Assignments", exist_ok=True)

Q4. Difference Between Absolute and Relative Path


Theory:
Absolute path gives the full location of the file from the root.
Relative path gives the location from the current working directory.

Comparison:
Absolute Path: C:/Users/John/file.txt
Relative Path: docs/file.txt
Absolute is fixed and complete; relative is shorter and more portable.

Q5. Example of Absolute and Relative Path


Code Example:
import os

print("Absolute:", os.path.abspath("data.txt"))
print("Relative: folder/data.txt")

Explanation:
- abspath() converts a relative file name to full path.
- Relative paths are shorter and depend on where the code is running.
Q6. String Methods: isalpha(), isdecimal(), isspace(), istitle(), isalnum()
Theory:
These are used to check string content types.
Examples:
print("Hello".isalpha()) # True
print("123".isdecimal()) # True
print(" ".isspace()) # True
print("My Book".istitle()) # True
print("abc123".isalnum()) # True

Q7. File Reading and Writing in Python


Theory:
Use open() with modes:
- 'r': read
- 'w': write (creates/overwrites)
- 'a': append
- 'r+': read and write

Code:
# Writing
with open("notes.txt", "w") as f:
f.write("This is a Python file.")

# Reading
with open("notes.txt", "r") as f:
content = f.read()
print(content)

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